tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post46802122614013404..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: THE JUDD AND JACK SHOWDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-70323161822657426102011-10-03T12:20:30.969+01:002011-10-03T12:20:30.969+01:00Just noticed that you have referred to Steve Davis...Just noticed that you have referred to Steve Davis receiving a knighthood in this particular article, so excuse me please Dave.<br /><br />My sentiments towards the fella receiving a knighthood are the same though.<br />I've also expressed them on Sky Text page 459 too (October 3rd).<br />Thanks.John McBridehttps://twitter.com/JohnMcBrideIREnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20240565680702762542011-10-03T01:26:51.723+01:002011-10-03T01:26:51.723+01:00I am still waiting for Phil Taylor to win that. I...I am still waiting for Phil Taylor to win that. It is a travesty he hasn't won the greatest of all time tag for any sport/game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86310608917047170882011-10-02T14:35:56.720+01:002011-10-02T14:35:56.720+01:00People can get a honour in those professions, but ...People can get a honour in those professions, but like I said the whole system is a joke.<br /><br />It would mean more to me if Steve Davis received the lifetime achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year. He's at an age where he would be ripe for selection, given previous winners included Martina Navratilova, George Best and David Beckham!jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-2627560934634695012011-10-02T14:08:12.923+01:002011-10-02T14:08:12.923+01:00And for the fact that civil honours are a chivalri...And for the fact that civil honours are a chivalric order, not for being a "hero", that's what the George Medal is for. The honours are primarily for recognising servitude to your country outside of regular employment. Obviously the system is regularly abused and has become laughable. I'm not sure if Davis deserves a kighthood by the old criteria (I preferred it when they gave them out for climbing Everest and things like that) but he easily qualifies by the modern standard. I think if he hangs on to his tour place until 60 he'll get one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-11384941211071281782011-10-02T10:34:35.828+01:002011-10-02T10:34:35.828+01:00Normally Seifer I would agree but I think we can m...Normally Seifer I would agree but I think we can make an exception for a man like Steve Davis who has spent over 30 years travelling the world spreading snooker to millions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-18166067317830407152011-10-01T21:19:58.099+01:002011-10-01T21:19:58.099+01:00Sports people are not heroes. They don't dese...Sports people are not heroes. They don't deserve any major accolade from the country. Fire fighters, soldiers and so forth do.<br /><br />Sports is a profession and for personal gain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-24705978884312113052011-10-01T14:39:50.028+01:002011-10-01T14:39:50.028+01:00Yeh youve got to admire Steve playing in the likes...Yeh youve got to admire Steve playing in the likes of Brazil and Poland aged 54 when hes been there and done it all a long time ago whilst the current modern day superstars choose to stay at home instead.<br /><br />After sliding down the rankings last season, mainly due to skipping the new PTC events that his sidekick Hearns new tour had introduced, hes now realised the severity of the battle to remain on tour and ironically it could be the PTCs this season that provide a lifeline. Thats 10 wins already this season and the shorter roll on roll off format actually seems to suit Davis.<br /><br />Heres hoping he keeps the momentum going and makes a few venues this season as i miss him playing BIG games now.Witz78noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-87668956575973623072011-10-01T14:09:35.484+01:002011-10-01T14:09:35.484+01:00Forget knighthood, make him king! The Nugget belon...Forget knighthood, make him king! The Nugget belongs on the throne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-80311519434813490922011-10-01T13:34:30.056+01:002011-10-01T13:34:30.056+01:00In fairness, how has he NOT got a knighthood at th...In fairness, how has he NOT got a knighthood at this stage?<br /><br />And when's Clive getting his MBE?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-83196539555440532382011-10-01T13:27:30.250+01:002011-10-01T13:27:30.250+01:00Jack Lisowski played on TV at the Welsh Open, didn...Jack Lisowski played on TV at the Welsh Open, didn't he? I remember thinking what a stylish player. <br /><br />Davis deserves a knighthood if those things actually meant anything. I personally think Benjamin Zepheniah refusing a honour from the queen should be adopted by all. <br /><br />I recall Davis once saying he would retire when his age was higher than his ranking! Long may he defy the odds.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-74786221957798263482011-10-01T11:06:01.434+01:002011-10-01T11:06:01.434+01:00A knighthood for Steve is long overdue. His contri...A knighthood for Steve is long overdue. His contribution to snooker is unsurpassed. If public opinion can get Brucie a knighthood, we should do the same to reward Steve for his years of dedication to the game. Let's pull together and tweet him his gong!doctorcue147https://www.blogger.com/profile/01529339798631360635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-25764867643857654952011-10-01T10:59:25.251+01:002011-10-01T10:59:25.251+01:00I can't see anyone more deserving in the world...I can't see anyone more deserving in the world of sport who deserves a knighthood more than Steve Davis. A third of a century at the top of his profession and a tireless ambassador promoting snooker all over the world!CJ de Mooinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17989707854599615372011-10-01T09:55:44.806+01:002011-10-01T09:55:44.806+01:00Why doesn't Steve double up his cue as a walki...Why doesn't Steve double up his cue as a walking stick? Then they'd have to let him take it on the plane with him.Greg Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346602906924608907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-68086733616624337402011-10-01T09:33:36.234+01:002011-10-01T09:33:36.234+01:00Arise, Sir Steve! One was disappointed in 1985 but...Arise, Sir Steve! One was disappointed in 1985 but one recognises one's achievements in this sport of gentlemen....Colin Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-26179230771025836902011-10-01T09:00:17.056+01:002011-10-01T09:00:17.056+01:00Could not agree more Dave. Steve Davis should defi...Could not agree more Dave. Steve Davis should definitely have a knight hood. Agree too about Trump and Lisowski. Looking forward to a few years time when they are one and two in the world!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213925930859447352noreply@blogger.com